(精)Unit2 English around the world Warming up——最新.pptVIP

Let’s do a small quiz about national flags of different countries, and find out the languages spoken in these countries. Do you know that there is more than one kind of English? In some important ways they are every different from one another. They are called world Englishes. Can you understand the different kinds of English these people are using? There are many varieties (分类) of English around the world such as: Canadian English British English American English Australian English Indian English When you hear two native speakers of English, they may still not speak the same kind of English. British English the ground floor the first floor the second floor the third floor When you write in English, they may not have the same spelling. Little Girl: Hi, I’d like some sweets, please. Store Owner: No problem. All the candy we sell is sweet. Little Girl: I see, so you sell sweet sweets. 1 With your partner, list the countries that use English as an official language. 2 Which country do you think has the most English learners? A Joke Two mice sat in their hole watching Cat lurk (潜伏) outside. I know how to make Cat go away, said the first mouse. How? the second mouse asked in surprise. “Watch! Bow-wow!!! (汪汪汪)” barked the first mouse. Peering (仔细瞧) through their hole in the wall, they saw Cat running away in fear. “Ah, see the benefit (益处) of knowing another language! The people in these countries are native speakers of English. In total, for more than 375 million people English is their mother tongue. the UK the U.S.A Canada Australia South Africa Ireland New Zealand Mother tongue Explanation Countries English These people speak the language of their own country at home but the language of the government, schools, newspapers, and TV is English. India Pakistan Nigeria the Philippines Second language Explanation Countries English The number of people who